Chief Accountant (Hybrid)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38.27 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, South East, SO14 7LY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223405CT1757-5288301-27012026 |
Summary
Chief Accountant (Hybrid) needed in Southampton, £38.27ph PAYE - 5288301
Hybrid working. Civic Centre. 1 day in Southampton per week.
1. To comply with the Client’s financial policies and requirements.
2. To manage and deliver an effective technical accounting service and all services within it. To manage the technical accounting team
3. To ensure the client is compliant with accounting standards, CIPFA guidance and government regulations.
4. To manage and deliver an effective VAT and tax service
5. To provide clear, insightful and compliant reporting on all matters related to the function, including Treasury Management policies and position, capital strategy and capital programme monitoring, including impact on funding and borrowing requirements.
This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis
If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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